AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFintech Competition: Revolut has secured a full Australian banking licence, becoming the first global fintech with an unrestricted ADI status in the country and able to take deposits up to $250,000 under the Financial Claims Scheme—aiming to challenge the Big Four in a highly concentrated market. Regulatory & Risk: ASIC has warned Australians to check super balances after savings “vanish” reports, while AFCA backed a travel insurer’s refusal of a Red Sea cruise claim under war/violence exclusions. Banking Industry Leadership: KPMG Australia has appointed a new CEO, moving on from its audit scandal, with further staff misconduct penalties reported. Scam Pressure: The UN warns Asia-Pacific scam losses hit $88.3b–$114.1b in 2025 as criminal networks professionalise and use AI to evade enforcement. Market Watch: ASX sentiment was mixed as miners and energy weighed while tech rebounded; Citi flagged CBA as a likely AI adopter among major banks. Housing & Social Services: NSW launched a $350m Aboriginal family preservation program after a historic state investment to reduce Indigenous children’s overrepresentation in out-of-home care.
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